Venable in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to UniBap Park

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

1. Welcome to UniBap Park Marker

Inscription. What is an ichthys? You may have noticed that the bench is shaped like a fish. This fish is called an ichthys. In Greek, it is an acrostic meaning, "Jesus Christ, Child of God, Savior." Christ-followers have been using this symbol to self-identify since at least the second century. Our bench was designed by Richard Price of Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Erected by University Baptist Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 2.004′ N, 78° 29.89′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in Venable. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Business U.S. 250) and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1240 West Main Street, Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Charlottesville General Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Barry and Bill Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Testimonial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Vowles House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgia O’Keeffe (about 500 feet away); The University “Corner” (about 800 feet away); Claude Moore, M.D. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Additional keywords. Jesus fish

Welcome to UniBap Park Marker to the left of the ichthys bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 17, 2024

2. Welcome to UniBap Park Marker to the left of the ichthys bench

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.